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FLAME Independent Research Project

Fifth grade FLAME students will select a topic of their choosing to inquire and synthesize their findings by designing an original product, or elaborating an existing idea.

Rubric Code: FX24632

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Subject: (General)

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

FLAME Research Project Rubric
	Exemplary Performer 4 pts	Accomplished Performer 3 pts	Proficient Performer 2 pts	Developing Performer 1 pts
Topic Choice & Inquiry Question	Exemplary Performer Independently chose an interesting, unique, and manageable research topic. Wrote a well thought-out, creative, specific inquiry question relevant to the topic. Question relates to two of the higher order thinking questions, i.e., Reflection, Responsibility, Perspective, Connection, or Causation.	Accomplished Performer Independently chose an interesting, research topic. Wrote a well worded, specific, & relevant inquiry topic. Question relates to one of the higher order thinking questions, i.e., Reflection, Responsibility, Perspective, Connection, or Causation.	Proficient Performer Chose an manageable research topic. Independently wrote a straightforward inquiry question, but lacked depth and complexity. (A Form or Function type question.)	Developing Performer Unable to choose a topic without assistance. Inquiry question was simplistic and lacked depth and complexity. (A Form or Function type question.)
Content	Exemplary Performer In depth, organized information in bullet or numbered form. Easy to read in own words. At least two primary resources may include interviews, surveys, or email messages. Diagrams, charts or graphs, maps, pictures, and/ or videos are cited as a resource.	Accomplished Performer Accurate, organized information in bullet or numbered form. At least one primary resources may include interviews, surveys, or email messages.Information includes some relevant visual representation such as a diagram, chart, map, or picture.	Proficient Performer Information is mostly accurate with bullet or numbered format. All sources are secondary. Information does not include any visual component.	Developing Performer Information is limited, generally inaccurate, and not supported with the research. All sources are secondary. Information does not include any visual component.
Creativity	Exemplary Performer Innovative, unique, and creative use of graphics, concepts, and visuals (based on what project has been decided).	Accomplished Performer Several creative solutions, unique contributions, interesting concepts and ideas.	Proficient Performer Little evidence of independent or original thoughts. Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit.) Very little creative effort or innovation.	Developing Performer Did not complete the project.
Organization Synthesis of ideas & product	Exemplary Performer Project was skillfully planned. Categories were created to group facts that supported product development and evaluation of information. Project is neat, organized and eye catching. Student independently drew a logical conclusion.	Accomplished Performer Project was planned and organized. Categories were created to group facts. Product is neat and organized. The student was able to evaluate information to draw a logical conclusion with limited teacher direction.	Proficient Performer Project was planned. Categories were created to group facts. Product is neat and organized The student evaluated the information and drew a logical conclusion with teacher direction.	Developing Performer No evidence of pre-planning or organization. Categories are not grouped. Product is not neat or organized. The student could not draw a logical conclusion.
Product Presentation	Exemplary Performer Frequent eye contact. Clear voice with appropriate volume. Audience involved and interacts with presenter. Able to answer questions with knowledge of the subject. Able to capture the audiences attention.	Accomplished Performer Some eye contact. Clear voice with appropriate volume most of the time. Audience involved and interacts with presenter. Able to answer questions with knowledge of the subject. Able to capture the audiences attention, most of the time.	Proficient Performer Little eye contact. Voice can be hard to hear and understand at times. Very little audience participation. Able to answer some questions with knowledge of the subject. Able to capture the audiences attention, most of the time.	Developing Performer No eye contact. Voice difficult to hear and understand most of the time. No audience participation. Unable to answer questions about the subject. Delivery not smooth and often looses audience's attention.
Bibliography	Exemplary Performer Identified appropriate sources in a variety of formats. Used primary and secondary sources, video, text, and web based sources. Used credible sources. Cited all sources accurately.	Accomplished Performer Identified appropriate sources in a variety of formats. May have used a few of the following: primary, secondary, video, text, or web based sources. Used credible sources. Cited all sources.	Proficient Performer Identified a few appropriate sources with limited variety. Used mostly credible sources. Cited all sources.	Developing Performer Unable to independently identify any appropriate sources. Did not use credible sources. Sources were not cited accurately or at all.

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